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In the heart of Taipei, early morning drills reveal how seriously Taiwan's military is preparing for possible conflict. Taiwanese troops are rehearsing the island's last-ditch defense strategies, with a focus on protecting their capital and, by extension, their 23 million residents. The strategic importance of Taiwan as a key partner to the US adds weight to the stakes involved.
Sources suggest that the Pentagon has pressed Australia to consider deploying Orcus submarines should China attack Taiwan. However, neither Washington nor Canberra has officially committed to military intervention. Given this uncertainty, Taiwan recognizes that it cannot solely rely on external aid and must depend primarily on its own military capabilities.